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Attentive

Since the only thing anyone can pay attention to these days involves electronics I think it is about time to do a focused study on being attentive Konos style. I have some of my books ready.
I need to order a few more. Have my ipod and youtube ready to go with music to listen to. And last but not least a few of my favorite websites lined up to help me come up with activities. http://www.squidoo.com/five-senses-hearing-and-sound-waves-lesson-plan

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